사적

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Meaning and Usage

The word '사적' primarily means 'private' or 'personal.' It is often used to describe matters, spaces, or records that belong to an individual rather than the public or official domain.

Common Contexts

  • Personal issues or problems (사적인 문제)
  • Private spaces or areas (사적인 공간)
  • Personal or private records (사적 기록)

Collocations and Patterns

  • 사적인 문제: personal or private problem
  • 사적인 공간: private space
  • 사적 기록: private record

These collocations emphasize the distinction from public or official contexts.

Register and Politeness

'사적' is a formal word often used in written language, official documents, or formal speech. It is less common in casual conversation where simpler words like '개인적인' (personal) might be preferred.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '사적' with '사설' (private but more like unofficial or editorial). Remember, '사적' focuses on personal/private ownership or relation, not unofficial commentary.

Use '사적' when emphasizing the private or personal nature of something, especially in formal or written contexts.

Example Sentences

그는 사적인 문제를 회사에 가져오지 않는다.

Geuneun sajeokin munjeleul hoesae gajyeooji anhneunda.

He does not bring private matters to the company.

사적인 공간에서만 이 이야기를 하자.

Sajeokin gonggane-seoman i iyagireul haja.

Let's talk about this only in a private space.

사적 기록을 보관하는 것은 중요하다.

Sajeok girogeul bogwanhaneun geoseun jungyohada.

It is important to keep private records.